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To Honor and Congratulate Nia Performing Arts Inc. on 22 Seasons of Success Performing Black Nativity
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WHEREAS, for 22 years, Nia Performing Arts Inc. has produced the Langston Hughes classic Black Nativity, in order to celebrate the Spirit of Christ and his birth, as well as provide holiday joy to the community; and
WHEREAS, the performance allows Nia Performing Arts Inc. to positively impact the lives of people in the community through the arts each year, with over thirty dedicated cast members coming together from across the community to share the story of the nativity through song and dance; and
WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts Inc. has played an instrumental role in the community by providing local actors with opportunities to express themselves through the creative art of theatrical expression, fostering a new generation of talent in our community; and
WHEREAS, thanks to hard work, dedication, and creativity of the director, cast, production team, stage team, and volunteers, Nia Performing Arts Inc. has been able to mark another successful year of retelling a timeless story; and
WHEREAS, Nia Performing Arts Inc. is continuing its legacy of providing performances that sparking meaningful conversations, explore human emotion, and foster diverse perspectives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus honors and thanks the sponsors who help support the Arts and help make the production of community building events like Black Nativity possible; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council Honors and Congratulates Nia Performing Arts Inc. on 22 Seasons of Success Performing Black Nativity by Langston Hughes.